Grizzly G0464 - Manual (Page 13)

Model G0464/G0465/G0467/G0468/G0470 Air Compressors - 11
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Operation Safety
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Long term exposure to this machine
may cause hearing loss. To protect
your hearing, always wear ANSI
approved ear protection when operat-
ing this air compressor.
Operating this equipment has the
potential for flying debris to cause
eye injury. Always wear safety glass-
es or goggles when operating equip-
ment. Everyday glasses or reading
glasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are not safety glasses.
Be certain the safety glasses you
wear meet the appropriate standards
of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
Starting
To start the air compressor:
1. Place the compressor on a solid, level
surface with access to a properly
fused power supply. DO NOT oper-
ate the compressor in an environment
where there are explosive, flammable,
or caustic fumes or gases.
2. Make sure the compressor switch is
in the OFF position (lever with red cap
shown in
Figure 4) before connecting
to the power supply.
Figure 4. AUTO/OFF lever.
3. Double check the oil level to make sure
the oil reservoir is full (This step does
not apply to the Model G0468).
4. Connect the compressor to the power
supply.
5. Leave the drain valve open, flip the
switch to the AUTO position and allow
the compressor to run for 5 minutes
before completing
Step 6.
Note: Whenever the compressor has
not been run for more than a few days,
allow it to run with the drain valve
open for 5 minutes to fully lubricate the
motor.
AUTO/OFF
Lever